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HEPPNEH GA2ETTE -TIMES. Thnrtdar. January M. 1967 j THE GAZETTE-TIMES Hfppnet. Ot9xi 97S36 morrow coram HEWSPAPEH The Heppner Gaiette established March 30. 1SS3. The Heppner Times established November 18. 1S97. Consolidated February 15. 1912. UIUSHIIS SOCIATION WESLET A. SHEBMAM Editor and Publisher 1 Office Hours: 8 am. to 6 p.nru Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. Subscription Rates: $4.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Off ce at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Joycees Fill New Roles National Junior Chamber of Commerce week slipped quiet ly by (January W-21) without any public recognition of the Morrow County Jaycees and the work they are doing. In the past few days, however. Information has come to us of new roles they are filling In the community, and al though a few days late to tie In with their national week. It fa fitting that these be pointed out with some emphasis. When publicity revealed that the Heppner fire department was at a low ebb on manpower recently, a number of vol unteers responded. Many of these came from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. While this was not an official Jay cee project, the need was undoubtedly discussed at Junior Chamber meetings, and eight of the young men itepped for ward to Join the department Four have been working In the fire department for some time, including the new fire chief, Forrest Burfcenbine. The new Jaycee members In the department are John Prtvett, Wayne Harsln. Darnel McLaeh lan. Jerry Samples, Jerry Hollomon. Tom Wilson, Lee Hams and Vernon Nolan. Those, along with Chief Burkenbine. with previous service, include Clyde Allstott, Chuck McKinnon and Curtis Culp. In another area, the Jaycees were called upon to help at the Arbuckle Mountain ski course. Getting manpower to as sist at Arbuckle with the very limited financing available has been a difficult task. Realizing the need, the Jaycees agreed to help out, and they have been operating the tow at the course on weekends. They also provide concessions at the course with the help of their wives. Now that Bob Henry, prime mover at the ski course for the past three seasons, is being transferred to Bums, It is fortunate that the Jaycees are organized to carry on this ven ture, at least for the current season. Last year the Jaycees saw a need for new street signs In Heppner, and, working with the city, completed a project to procure and Install the new signs around the city. The organization has been active in many other ways. It has taken over the coronation program of the Morrow county fair and rodeo court during the past three years and have de veloped the program into a fitting occasion. It has spon sored Little League baseball here, and in doing so. has made improvements to the baseball diamond and facilities. It has been active in the Sidewalk Bazaar and other promotional programs. One of the nice things about the Jaycees projects is that their fund-raising ventures for them also contribute to com munity enjoyment and spirit- They brought the Red Heads basketball team here for a benefit game, and they sponsored a touring circus on a benefit basis. The latter didn't turn out to be as good as hoped, but it was brought here in good faith, and the organization's efforts to bring new and Inter esting entertainment were commendable. It has become so that when a community project needs to be undertaken, one often hears, "Maybe the Jaycees would take it on." This is a compliment to an active organization. Men of the Junior Chamber of Commerce age have the energy and the spirit to get things done Jaycees here show an aware ness of the needs of the community, and they are demon strating a willingness to assume responsibility for projects that contribute in making this a better place to live. Other Editors Say Used to Ugliness (FROM ITEMIZER-OBSERVER, DALLAS) "One of the curious things about community ugliness is that people get so used to it that they stop seeing" it" So says Old Oregon, the publication of the University of Oregon, in discussing thoughts on community aesthetics beautification to most of us. The publication presented some ideas on the subject by John Donat editor of "World Archi tecture," associates of the Royal Institute of British Archi tects. Donat notes that the main problem with community ugli ness is that people leam to live with it To correct the sit uation, Donat says, "You've got to see your environment" The architect lists seven pointers on how to get a com munity moving towards correcting ugliness. The magazine notes that this list ought to be pinned on the wall of every city hall, propped on the desk of every civic leader, and mem orized by every citizen, who ever finds himself wondering what happened, while his back was turned, to the pretty town he used to live in. The seven are: 1) Make a community-wide survey of trees, billboards, wa terways, trash heaps, improvements, eyesores, utility lines, traffic patterns, everything. The act of carrying out a sur vey makes people see their town. 2) Record everything of artistic or historic interest. Save it And put it to real use. 3) Form volunteer groups armed with picks and shovels, to clear up blight. 4) Don't let blight happen. Protest ugly construction. 5) Plant new trees, and preserve old ones. 6) Give awards for merit People who make a town more beautiful deserve recognition. 7) Be noisy. Make a fuss. Tell the world. Publicity helps get others involved. During the coming year city government plans to allocate time and money to help improve the city's appearance. Civic organizations, such as the Kiwanis and Jaycees, will contin ue to work on beautification. In all probability the 4-H'ers will cocentrate on cleaning up the county. But they can't get the job done by themselves. Everyone must help around their own home and business if nowhere else. We will attempt to help by publishing beautification ef forts. Let us know if you or your group is doing something to improve the appearance of the city. Young's Father III Russell B. Young, 79, father of Haxlev Young of Heppner, is critically 111 at Maryville, Mo., the Heppner man has been not ified. The father has been hos pitalized for the past 2 months but wa reported this week to be failing. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER c6T,?N fTTTTTM S'fl.'H'l HELEN E. 5HERMAH Assodat Publisher Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith re turned home last week from a two months vacation trip to California. Most of their time was spent visiting a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon T. Smith at Ventura, Calif. While there they were joined for a short visit by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith of lone. Chaff and Wes WHATS ALL THIS talk about a population explosion? It took 20 days of the new year b f.ire little Ami Rinehart came pok ing along as daughter of the Rev. and Mrs- Dirk Rinchart to save the day for the X9d7 Mor row County Baby Contest. It got to the place where vme even suggested awarding the pnxes to the new colt at the Fulleton ranch, but certainly that wouldn't do. The Rine harts h id no thought of even bring close to winning the prizes so this. Indeed, comes as an extra surprise to them. Ann Rinehart (whose middle name ha not been selected as ' of this writing Is Miss Moxrow ; County o: lik7, all right, as qualified b the rules of the con test but she actually was not the first baby born In the coun ty this year . A baby was bom January 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hinkley of Irrigon. according to a letter from Mrs Rose Brasel of Irrigon The baby was born in the Riv erview Ttailer Court at Irrigon and shortly after mother and baby were" taken to the Uma tilla hospital. But under the rules of the First Baby contest, the new ar rival mu.4 be born either in Pioneer Memorial hospital or en route to the hospital to qual ify. Mr. ami Mrs. Grant Rirwhart, paternal grandparents, undoubt edly must be tickled with Ann's afivaL We knew the Rineharts "way back when" we were teachers together in Nyssa. about 1940. a HERMAN WINTER, C of C president told members the other du while a number of clergymen were present that ministers apparently have a monopoly on the first and last babies of the year. The Rev. and Mrs. Bllli- Alsup greeted a new arrival on Christmas Eve, bom in Hermiston, and now the Rineh.irts have the first baby in 1967. This was the first that we knew that Alsups had received such a fine Christmas present. They have named her Melody Joy. and she joins two brothers Stephen and Donald and four sisters Sherry, Marcella. serve the Aemb!v of Cod church and the Rinehart con-l the Episcopal chuxch. AFTER A LONG SILENCE, the city's fire horn cut loose Tuesday ti keep firemen on the run, and new chief Forrie Burkenbine answered first alarms as head of the depart ment The firs; which came Tues day morning took firemen to a truck fire on the Condon hill. But the ntxt time the volunteers hot-footed it to the fire barn to answer the alarm Tuesday af ttrnoon, they found it was a false alarm. Some place there is a red faced telephone man (Glen Mecham'). He was working on the phone lines and accidentally tripped the automatic fire alarm. Chief Burkenbine at first thought ii was some practical joker trying to initiate him but when he contacted the phone trouble he discovered that it was a bona fide mistake. ONE THING about the J. C. Penney Company when they decide to transfer a manayer, they don't give the community much time to grieve about his leaving. We scarcely have time to say ol Bob Henry "What will we do without him and Peggy, too," befoffc they are gone. He expected to be in Burns today and check on his new manager ship and plans to be on active duty there as of Monday. And he had :m idea the transfer was coming ur.til the phone rang at 1 p.m. Monday. In the three years the Henrys have be?:i here they have con tributed a great deal to the community. Anyone connected with Arbuckle Ski course knows that Bob has virtually done a one-man job on keeping this project going for several sea sons. He has had a good deal of help, of course, but without him, it would have folded. At the moment it is going better than it ever has, and maybe steps can be taken to keep .t develo;jint.' now that his im petus and enthusiasm have been instrumental in pushing it whre it is. Bob has led the merchants committee of the Chamber of Ski Club Organizes The lone 4-H ski club met at Arbuckle Mountain on January 14. We elected officers and chose a new name for the club. Our officers are as follows: Maur een McElllgott, president; Jane Krebs, vice president; Cathy Cannon, secretary, and D-Ann Barnett, news reporter. For our club name we chose "The Sits Markers." Dick Mc E'lligott is our leader. D-Ann Barnett reporter RADIANT SIGNS that glow in the dark full variety of mis cellaneous signs for all pur poses, 25c Now on hand at Gazette-Times office. tic Chatter Sherman Common-? most of the time since he c;,me here. He. along with Ed Gonty, developed the Sidewalk Bazaar. Crary Days and other promotions. The Idea met with some skepticism but they proved to be fine sue cesses. an; the Bazaar espec ially has been an enjoyable event. The Henrys have been active lit churcn and other organizat ions, and tl:ey will be missed in lots of ways. We g-.t consolation from one thing: When Mike Whitesmith left Penney's here three years ago to go to Hood River, and eventually to San Francisco, "dnt think they could ever k;et a man who would serve the community so well, but they came up with Bob Henry. Now we expect that the new man. Bill Hust of The Dalles, will be a fine adult ion to the commun ity. Good luck to the Henrys In their new location! HAVE YOU noticed the trash cans on Heppner's Main street decked in their white paint This gives them a bright new look and should help to make it . joy to throw trash away. City crews painted them recently. The white should make thim easier to find, too. especially at night. THIS WEEK'S STATISTIC: Mor row county has 87 businesses, according to Dun and Bradstreet, in a new release This includes manufactuiers, wholesalers and retailers. Ol the total, 51 are in Heppner. 13 in lone, nine In Lexington and nine in Board man. How about Irrigon. D B? TO THE EDITOR... January 20, 1967; To the Editor: Dear Mr. Sherman: I would personally like to commend Mrs. Eddie Gunderson, Jr.. for her letter to the editor iw the Heppner Gazette issue dated January 19. which stated pertinent facts In regard to Riv erside High school, which have eral publlt As Mrs. Gunderson stated. "there have been arguments of every description In regard to location, design, cost, etc." Dur ing this time, there have been three professional recommenda tions made to the Board, name ly: 1. First recommendation by the State Board of Education was that Irrigon, Boardman and Umatilla consolidate. This plan, without Question, would have provided the most desirable ed ucation for the students of any plan that was presented. 2. Second recommendation by the State Board of Education was to build the school at Irri gon. area of greater student population. This plan, while not as feasible from an educational point of view, would have pro vided greatest economy to the taxpayers of Morrow county, as Irrigon already had a domestic water system, free irrigation water, developed athletic fields and a cafetorium that could have served both grade and high schools. Also, this would have resulted in continual savings in bus transportation. 3. Recommendation by Dr. Er rett Hummel, made after a 3 month study, was to have grades 1-6 in each town, with a Jr.-Sr. high school between the two towns. This plan would have proven most fair for each town concerned, and was unan imously adopted by the same board that 4 months later com pletely reversed their decision. These three recommendations by professional men provided j ill the best educational plan; (2 the most economical plan and (3) the most fair plan. However, these plans were ig nored by the Morrow County School Board in favor of a plan that provides none of these fea tures, and is most assuredly not in accord with the majority of people in the area served. If the Corps of Engineers should agree to pay 92 of the total cost ($1,799,500 plus arch itect fee) the remaining 8 would still be over $140,000 to be raised by Morrow County tax payers. This would be in addit ion to furnishing the building. I understand a good share of the $130,000 previously raised in a serial levy has been expended on preliminary building prepar ations, and purchase of addit ional land (when they already had a very ample 28 acres). As to the design of the build ing, I cannot see how fireplaces, glass domes and decorative fountains contribute anything toward education. This would be the most flagrant waste of tax money that Morrow County has yet seen. As planned, this building would cost more than twice as much as Heppner Hieh school, and would be built for only half as many students. Mainte nance and operation of this fab ulous plant would be enormous. Isn't it Ironical that Morrow county, while classed as a dis tressed area, can build a 2-mil-lion dollar high school for an area that graduates approxi mately 20 students each year? Sincerely, Harvey C. Warner HZ v MISS HOSE HOOSIER. A. C Houijhton Sth 9roU Uachr, d by on ol hr oil paintinqs or th Wallowa Mountain, wtuai will b Included In a ipocial showing In Portland during Narcn. Irrigon Teacher Shows Paintings The students and faculty of A C, Hough on schixd were given a surprise showing of original oil paintings In the school II brary Frii'ay morning. The punning, which were enthusiastically rec e I v e d by both faculty and students, are part of a larger group done by Miss Rose Hooster, A. C. Hough ton Sth grade teacher, and were enroute to the Portland area where Mts Ho.vsier will have a one-man show at "The yuay" dn-ing the niori!h of March Miss li'svsier's "Vistas West' as she ti -ms the show, include many scenes from the more re mote in as of the Wallowa Mountain-!, as well as some from the R;K-Kles, Cascades and Olym pic IVnr.insula area Miss Homier promises a later, more extensive showng of th paintings In this area, when thc Portland show has concluded As a frequent traveler, I have noted the unsightly litter along highway 730 In North Morrow county from Bo ardman. through Irrigon. Umatilla, and on through North Umatilla county to the Washington State line. It Is a disgrace to our county and state. It Is hoped that the commu nities along this route would be more careful with their lit ter and do something about what has accumulated over the years. Surely this amount of lit ter did not come from the tour ist 1 noted papers of all des criptions, huge cardboard box es, plastic sheets, bottles and cans lodged in sagebrush and thistles. Perhaps with the concerted effort of city and county offic ials, community organizations, youth groups, and public spirit ed individuals In cooperation with the State Highway Com mission, this blight on highway 730 can be eliminated. One unknown person describes this situation In the guise of an unsightly flower In our midst: "The Litterbug Flower, litter bugidus go-droppimus trashla. A very obnoxious weed closely related to the beer-can and wine-bottle plants. It Is widely cultivated In "civilized" coun tries (so-called) and has attain ed world wide recognition. It Is the only flower that can be picked at any time Only through public support and individual cooperation can this very undesirable plant be exterminated. Its existence depends solely on people. If It could be eradicated, we could again be proud of our country!" Every citizen man, woman and child in all of Morrow county could eradicate this ob noxious pest along our streets and roadsides by keeping his Miner where it belongs in the trash can! Mrs. F. T. Martin Dear Gazette-Times: Since my stay in the hospital I am convalescing at my dau ghter's home for a while. 1 wish to thank the many friends who have sent me cards and letters. They have surely been a help. My address will be the fol lowing for a while: Mattte B. Green 18710 S. E. Caruthers Portland, Oregon 97233 Clows' Dogs Win Ribbons at Show Two purebred Brittany Span iel dogs, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Clow of lone, were rib bon winners in an all-breed dog show sponsored Sunday by tne Vancouver Kennel club. The couple entered a two year-old male which piuced first in open class and was also jud ged best of winners. A second entry, 10-month-old female, placed first in novice bitch cass and was also resorve win ner. i'n addition to ribbons, points wire given toward a championship. The Clows report that they would be interested in meeting with any other purebred dog owners in the area, and In org anizing an all breed kennel Cub. Others who would be In terested are asked to contact Mr. or Mm. Clow. -,.. - Robinson to Return To Vietnam Service After 30-Day Leave Lance C'oiporal Frank I) Rob Inson arr'.veil home from 11 months si rvlce In Vietnam on Saturday, January M He will spend a 3l day leave at the home of I. is parents. Mr and Mj-s. Frank Anderson, before ' turning in Vietnam for another six month of active service with th- 1st Marine IMvlslon While In Vietnam, liobtnv.n ' ived wl'h the combined Action! Company, statoned primarily hi patrol During his tny there the u ly familiar person that he met from M'nov county was Gere Wallace, m n l-ig with the Sea bees When (('u-Mloncd atHiut hi rr assignment there. Robinson lion estly answered that the service men -ver.- unxmus to see that it was all brought to a fast and honorable end Gem Club Program Set for Saturday First meeting of I'.Hh for the Morrow fi-unty Gem and Mtn oral club will ! Saturday even Ing, January . at X p rn. In the former iitiary building. Include I on the program w ill be a rcori on agates, also slides will be shi wn by Mr and Mrs Walter Edcer on their Canadian trip Refreshments will follow the program All former members and other visitors are welcome. Mrs Avrrv Taylor, president, urges a good attend.imc for the meeting Ruggles Leads Insurance Seminar Charles Ruggles led an In sura nee s minar through thi three day convention of the Ore gon Association of Insurance Agents at the Eugene Hotel from Wednesday through Krl day of last week He and Mrs. Ruggles left Hep pner Monoay and spent Tues day in Pi rtland before contln ulng to Eugene. On the return trip they vlalted with Mr. and Mrs. Bus Dodson. formerly of Heppner and now of Seotts Mills. At the Insurance meeting, plan was to hear a one hour lecture op an Insurance prob 1 m, followed by a 2 hour scm Inar session. Huuclcs was one nt the seminar leaders, and aid the time spent proved Very In formative l I, ; Firestone Award w j Given Pirl Howell Plrl L. Howell of Heppner has' received a 10-year service award I from the Firestone Tire and j ituDDer lompany, according to! a news release from the Dennrt. i ment of Public Relations of the' company. ; The award marks m veam nt , handling Firestone tires and products through Howell's Un ion Service Station here. The awards, made In Dccemiier honored Independent dealers across th; nation, some of whom received awards for as mnnv n 45 years of service with the company. Phone 676-9228 and let us help you with your want-ad. More Fun, Always... At the TWO In SALEM 112 Rooms Cwurd. Ii. I0W IMNM MAVI UttTAUKAMTS WITH -HOUK COFftl SMQM 4 H Clubs to Hold Gct-Aequaintcd Day M.mtwrn of reorganized and new 4 II chit In South Morrow county nd their Uaders are In vited to attend a Ol Acquaint rd party Saturday, January 2H, from 9 M m until 2 pm nt St Patrick's Parish hall In Heppner Kach member who cornea has ten asked to brine a aack lunch and punch and cookie Milt also b served. Mrs Mrorle Wlleoxrn and Call Met'arty, county rxterulon agents, will be Mted by lead ers and older 4 II member In iierntln;j a day of I'fxl, fui and fflme combined with aer Ions officer tralnlni! for all the 4 H ers Officers who have been elect ed for the coming year are rw peclatlv uree.1 to attrnd, ac (-inline to Mrs, Wllcoxen. Relatives Attend Wedding in Newbcrg Mr and Mr Rod Murray and family were among th rela tives present Saturday after noon, January 21. tor a quiet et-remonv which joined In mar. rlai?e Mm Gertrude Gwla, mother of Mr. Murray, and Robert Harnett, both resldrnU of Friends" View Manor In New here Vows were exchanged at the home of another daughter and son In law, Mr. and Mrs Joe lai Key m nrwoerg. Among other relative prrnom were a n ana aaugnter-m-law. Mr. and Mr. George Gwln and family of Everett, Wa. Following their marrlag. Mr. and Mrs Harnett were honored with a reception by thlr frtrndi at thtf retirement manor. Coming Events HKPPNFR HIGH BASKETBALL Heppner is Wahtonka 'Die Dali. s Friday, Jan Support the Mustangs' at ALASKA FILM Full length In color, ponsor- ed by Jaycir, Tues , Jan. 31. 7:30. Junior High Gym. MARCH OF DIMES Mothers' March for March of liimen, Thura.. Jan. 2fi House to House March In Heppner and lone Support the March of Dime Campaign. FOOD SALE Saturday. Jan. 28, from 10:00 a.m. Sana Souci Triple Links Dub, benefit for IOOF Eye Bank Next door to Gardner Men'a Wear. CHOIR CONCERT Public Concert by Pacific Lu theran University's "Choir of the West" Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 ptn. Junior High Auditorium PUBLIC CARD PARTY St Patrick's Parish Hall, Mon., Jan. 30. 8 pm. Bridge and Pinochle ANYONE FOR BASKETBALL? OSU BASKETBALL, 3:00 p.m., Sunday. Feb. 19, OSU vs. UCLA. KATU Channel 2. OSU BASKETBALL, 3:00 p.m, Sunday, March 12, OSU vs. OREGON. KATU Channel 2. Meet the man from NORTH WESTERN during break In the games. SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency Hcppntr P. O. Box 347 PH. 678 9605 Sparkling New in EUGENE 150 Rooms ru(5oi)3tni McommunS y BILLBOARD t
